Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 13:5
So I went, and hid it by Euphrates, as the LORD commanded me.
Most think that Jeremiah did this but in a vision, for it was a very long journey for the prophet to take to go from Anathoth or Jerusalem as far as Euphrates. Jeremiah was obedient to Gods command, without any disputing or asking God the meaning of this injunction to him.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
So I went and hid it by Euphrates,…. Or, “in” o it; in a hole of the rock, upon the banks of it:
as the Lord commanded me: all this seems to be done not really, but visionally; it can hardly be thought that Jeremy should be sent on two such long journeys, on such an account, which would take up a considerable time to perform it in; but rather that he went and came in like manner as Ezekiel did, in the visions of God, from Chaldea to Jerusalem, and from thence to Chaldea again, Eze 8:3, and so Maimonaides p was of opinion, as Kimchi on the place observes, that all this was done in a vision of prophecy.
o “in Euphrate”, V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Calvin. p Moreh Nevochim, par. 2. c. 46. p. 323.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
Jer 13:5 So I went, and hid it by Euphrates, as the LORD commanded me.
Ver. 5. So I went and hid it by Euphrates. ] In the cliff of a rock, where it might lie dry, never once asking the reason. This was simple and acceptable obedience, far beyond that of the Popish novices, who yet if their padres or superiors send them to China or Peru, without dispute or delay they do presently set forward.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
as = according as.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
as: Exo 39:42, Exo 39:43, Exo 40:16, Mat 22:2-6, Joh 2:5-8, Act 26:19, Act 26:20, 2Ti 2:3, Heb 11:8, Heb 11:17-19
Reciprocal: Eze 37:7 – I prophesied as Mic 5:2 – that is
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
THE SIN OF PRIDE
Be not proud.
Jer 13:5
The heart is not pure that is not cleansed from pride.
I. How lightly we treat this sin of pride!What is pride? It is the sin that leads me to look contemptuously, or, if you like, compassionately, upon those whom I imagine to be more feebly gifted than myself, forgetting how much higher than I they may be standing in the sight of God because of greater faithfulness. Pride, with its twin-sister vanity, is the sin that makes me so morbidly sensitive to human opinion; that keeps my ears so painfully open to every word of praise or blame. A pure heart is the home of the lovely grace that vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave itself unseemly. How unseemly is pride of purse! How unseemly is pride of social rank! How unseemly when we cannot bear to hear others praised more warmly than ourselves! How unseemly is gratified pride, with its ostentatious boastfulness! And how unseemly is mortified pride, finding its solace in slander and detraction and spiteful censoriousness! Love behaveth not itself unseemly, but is willing to take the lowliest seat, is ready to serve the humblest of Gods children, and has ever a generous word for those who have been swifter in the race or stronger in the strife.
II. But a pure heart is also humble before God.What is this painful search in our own hearts and lives for somewhat to commend us to God, or to entitle us to pray? What is the discouragement because of unworthiness but pride? Humility thankfully receives all grace as a free, unmerited gift.
Illustration
As wine takes away the reason, so sin and the natural penalty it brings to heart and mind reduces the proud and rebellious sinners to collision with each other, as when a potters vessels are dashed one against another. Pride, panic, and mutual hostility are closely associated; but in the meanwhile the sad condition of the impenitent awakens the sincerest distress and pity in the hearts of Gods children, who realise how much they are losing in this life and the next.
Fuente: Church Pulpit Commentary
Jer 13:5. When the prophet carried out the command his present duty was fulfilled. He was not yet told what it was all about. The. motive of the prophet in hiding the girdle is expressed by the words the Lord commanded me. That should be all the reason necessary for anyone to serve the Lord; that it is commanded.